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Saturday, July 5, 2025

Venue guide: The Dark Horse, Birmingham

The Dark Horse is a bar and kitchen with an upstairs venue and is located near the centre of Moseley’s vibrant high street.

Dubbed as the ‘the epicentre of Birmingham’s Indie scene’ by NME, The Flapper is home to one of the most iconic venues and pubs in the city.

The Resorts World Arena, formerly the Genting Arena, sits within the NEC complex in Birmingham and has a capacity of 15,700.

Birmingham’s Glee Club is acclaimed by comedians, musicians and punters alike for the live show experience the venue boasts.

With a traditional pub and nouveau bar/diner downstairs, and two intimate venues upstairs, this indie-haunt knows its music.

The Irish Centre is a bar and venue situated on Digbeth’s High Street, a few minutes away from the Bullring

The Island Bar regularly hosts indie club nights, as well as live music events thanks to local promoters.

The Jam House is a 600 capacity, live music and dining venue situated in the Jewellery Quarter.

The Kitchen Garden Café is known as a tranquil oasis, featuring folk, roots and Americana music.

Branded as ‘the Midlands’ most popular arts centre’, mac Birmingham claims the mission of making art an important part of people’s lives.